Our recently established country is called Doughchet. Our small tropical island is located of the warm waters of South America. Our country was once a colony of the Spanish back in the late 1800's. Tired of the Spanish harsh, and unfair treatment our country set out on a mission for independence. After a few years of fierce protest, cruel punishments, and countless fatalities the Spanish finally decided to grant us our independence. With our newly found freedom we needed stability and order, because soon after our revolution ended our country fell into curruption and chaos. Our government was established through the social contract theory because our country's individuals are united into a society by a process ofmutualconsent, agreeing to abide by certain rules and to accept duties to protect one another from violence, fraud,or injustice.
Our national bird is the Atlantic puffin which lives in the Atlantic.
It is a pelagic bird that feeds on fish, and sea creatures such as squid and crustaceans.
The atlantic puffin is black and white, with gray to white cheeks and red orange legs.
It’s bill is triangular shapped and during the breeding season it’s bright orange with a patch
of blue bordered by yellow at the rear. This bird is typically silent at sea.
Our country is located in the middle of the Atlanctic Ocean
which is bounded on the west by North and South America. It connects to the
Arctic Ocean through the Denmark Strait,Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea.
The capitals of our small, tropical island is called Solita. Gambele, Candela, Veltran, Martin,
Amandus are the largestcities following our capital. The environment of Doughchet is moderate
and has less extreme season, perfect for tropical fruits and wild flowers.
Doughchet is a little bit bigger than Spain
Cocunuts, Salt, and tropical forests.
About 35% can be farmed.
Our country biggest issues is hurricanes. Hurricanes hits around twice but with a category 2.
Also our country can get extremely hot because were near the equator
DUE MARCH 3RD- 20 POINTS
*Total Population
about 35 milllion.
*Average Age
0-14 years: 15.8%
15-64 years: 67.2%
65 years and over:17.4%
*% of people in urban areas:
The total percent of people living in urban areas are 82%.
*Nationality (what are your people called?)
Chets
*Religion(s)
Roman Catholics 83% , Christians 10% Others 7%
Our two main languages are Spanish due to the colonization of previous times
and French because of all the French influence in the area.
*Traditional dress/clothing: N/A (Everyone wears what they want)
The people are free to wear whatever they feel comfortable in and feel assured.
But in general most people wear tropical clothing
*Food (most popular meals for all meal sittings)
Coconuts: Its a natural resource and the Chets love to eat coconuts and its a main ingredient for most of our food
Doughnuts: When the Spanish was in control their favorite dessert was doughnuts thats how the Chets were introduce to doughnuts.
*Major National Holidays (must have at least 2 and explain the origin of each)
Love Day: Love day originated from the gratitude the people owed the government for fighting and later earning their independence from the Spanish. From then it has blossomed into a variety of meanings and dedications. Some dedicate it to their families, others to their partners, or even to a group of people. Whatever the reason Love day is a perfect example of a country's people in harmony with it's government. All stores closed during this day so family can have time with thier kids, parents, uncles, aunt, cousins etc....
Independence Day: It's celebrated on May 25. Its a perfect time to show our spirit and pride towards our country. Families can go and grill or just relaxed at our well known beaches.
Go Crazy Day: After working extremely hard the Chets on the very first day of summer (June 21) everyone can go all crazy but with a limit. The Chets can show their happiness that summer is here.
Othet holidays: Since Doughchet is mostly Catholics we celebrate Christmas, Lent, Pentecost, and other religious holidays. Since we have some French influence we celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).
*Cultural Norms, Customs, and Taboos (must have at least 2 of each)
The people of this country have to do a ritual dance every year for a period
of three days. This is done to show gratitude and thanks to your good fortunes.
Every Friday the family is customed to gathering around as a part where families join together to
give thanks for a wonderful day.
DUE MARCH 17TH- 20 POINTS
Overview of economic system and
current economic challenges:
A mixed economy is an economy that includes a variety of private and public control,reflecting characteristics of both capitalism and socialism. Mixed economies promote private investment, freedom to buy, sell, and profit, combined with economic planning by the state, including significant regulations, taxes, tariffs, and state-directed investment.Some economic challanges that our country had most recently faced was a brutal depression followed by a recession.
GDP (overall real GDP expressed in
US dollars):
$3,987,413,847,913
Due to the excellent people of Doughchet the country has
a strong economy.
GDP per capital: $90,147
GDP growth rate: 5%
Labor force by occupation:
Agriculture: 25%
Doughchet is famous for its delicious coconuts and
mangos but still agriculture makes 1/4 of the economy Industrial: 30%
DG's capital Solita is becoming more industrilized with
new skycrapers and factories. Solita is the the most
populated city in all Doughchet and Solita is becoming
famous for its producing of Perfume and for creating
beautiful gowns and other marvelous clothes Service: 45%
Doughchet is known as the Party Coutry because mostly
in each city theresalways entertainment like the opera,
Merengue and Cumbia clubs and fo the teens the hottest
club, and that what makes tourist come back every year
to our country. Also Doughchet has beautiful beaches and
parks and we also have 5 stars hotels that by 6:00 pm
there arent any more rooms. So its better to make a
reservation before coming. Unemployment rate: 2.8% Only a few people dont have jobs but the main reason they are unemployed is because they're taking a break
or there family make enough money to cover
for them.
Population below the poverty line: 1.9%
About 2% of Chets are below the poverty line because
they dont have the level of education as the rest of the Chets
Income distribution: 50.11
Inflation rate: 2.25%
Name of currency: WOHOO
Exchange rate to US dollar:
$1 U.S DOLLAR= ♀.98125 WOHOO
Price
Name
♀.01
Jessita
♀.05
Sergon
♀.10
Lupita
♀.25
Urielit
♀1.00
WOHOO
Agriculture products
COCONUTS Coconuts are part of the daily diet
of many people. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking
and frying. Coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics.
MANGO
Mango trees are evergreens that
will grow to 60 feet tall. The
mango tree will fruit 4 to 6
years after planting.Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set
and produce a good crop.
GRAPES Grapes can be used for making jam, juice, jelly, vinegar, wine,grape seed extracts, raisins,and grape seed oil.
Industries:Oil, Fashion Industry, Tourism
We're lucky that we have a resource of oil. We mainly sell the oil to Latin American countries. Also the Chets have a good sense of style and the company Guadalupe and Jessica Secretis a big hit. This is a great company to put your stock market.
The company Santiago & Ramirez Polo is the biggest market there is. This year the business is expanding exponentially
Our most popular beverages is Tequila The Chets drink it at bars, restaurant, and at home. We buy the tequila from Mexico. Chets adore chocolate and Doughchet buys the chocolate from Switzerland. We have an alliance with Switzerland. They also buy our coconuts and mangoes. Doughchet gets it vehicles from Japan, the spices from Mexico and U.S.A and we get the steel from China
Main trading partners:
Mexico, United States, Middle EasternCountries, and Japan
Major Imports
Oil
Chocolates
Vehicles
Spices
steel
Major Exports
Fish Oil
Coconut
s
Perfume
*Government type (must match economic system)
Unitary or Federal power distribution?
Federal government-
*Parliamentary or Presidential?
Presidential
*Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?
States
*Current Govenment established in?
1902.
*Legal System
The Chet's legal system is a federal government which means that the powers and responsibilities into national
levels to address national and regional needs. Which means that the six states have their own power and are
able to make some of there own choices , but the head of the country is always the executive branch which is were
the president resides. In our system the president is the one that has the most power, but the states have power to make
decisions of there own.
*Branches of Government?
Executive branch
part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state bureaucracy.
Legilative branch
a deliberative assembly with the power to pass, amend, and repeal laws.
Judicial branch
system of courts that interprets and applies the law in the name of the state.
Executive:
Election Process: In Doughchet the President of our country is elected by the people every 8 years. Each legal citizen is given the opportunity to vote on October 20th, in which the presidency choices will be narrowed down to just two candidates. The two candidates will then try a final campaign to win the Presidency and on December 1st the President of Doughchet will be elected.
Function:
The President acts as the head of state, enforcer of laws, and final voice in all major Decisions. The intensity of how close he follows these expectations are completly up to him/her and how his Political and personal views are shaped. To be a president you have to be a be born in the country and be at least 35 years old. Our Current President is
Roberto Gonzalez
Cabinets:Doughchet have 13 cabinets that helps the country to be become a great nation to live
Department of:
State
Treasury
Defense
Justice
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
Health and Human Resource
Housing and Urban Development
Transportation
Energy
Education
Homeland Security
*What political party is currently in power?
Colts
Legislative:
The legislative branch is located in the nation capital's Solita. Doughchet has two chambers called the
La Casa de los Representadores and La Casa de los Senadores. La casa de los Representadores is the
lower house which have 150 members. Each state is represented in this chamber according to the state
population. The requirements to be a Representador is to live in the state that your represented for 10 years
be at least 25 years. In La Casa de los Senadores is the upper house and theres 30 members, five for each
state. The Requirements is to live in the state for 15 years and be at least 30 years.
Judicial:
Each states has it own local court located at their Capital. The local court mostly deals with cases that deal
only deals with the states. The Supreme court located at Solita deals with serious cases that deals with
our cosntitution like murder and discrimination. Also if a case gets approved by the local court the case
can go all the way to the supreme court.
Political Parties:
Dougchet has 4 major political party which is
Colts
Mares
Tiere
Agwe
Dominate Party:
No all 4 party are all equal. We tried to have equal power so the country can stay powerful and so that no party shall rule.
DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS
Tax Revenue $520 Billion Dollars
The 10 most important laws of Dougchet
*Must have at least 2—one political and one economic. Be sure to thoroughly explain the issue and the your country's position.
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT ( NOT EXTRA CREDIT) WILL COUNT AS GRADE IF DONE
DUE MAY 16th- 30 POINTS**
The History of Doughchet (DG)
Our recently established country is called Doughchet. Our small tropical island is located of the warm waters of South America. Our country was once a colony of the Spanish back in the late 1800's. Tired of the Spanish harsh, and unfair treatment our country set out on a mission for independence. After a few years of fierce protest, cruel punishments, and countless fatalities the Spanish finally decided to grant us our independence. With our newly found freedom we needed stability and order, because soon after our revolution ended our country fell into curruption and chaos. Our government was established through the social contract theory because our country's individuals are united into a society by a process ofmutualconsent, agreeing to abide by certain rules and to accept duties to protect one another from violence, fraud,or injustice.
Our national bird is the Atlantic puffin which lives in the Atlantic.
It is a pelagic bird that feeds on fish, and sea creatures such as squid and crustaceans.The atlantic puffin is black and white, with gray to white cheeks and red orange legs.
It’s bill is triangular shapped and during the breeding season it’s bright orange with a patch
of blue bordered by yellow at the rear. This bird is typically silent at sea.
Our country is located in the middle of the Atlanctic Ocean
which is bounded on the west by North and South America. It connects to the
Arctic Ocean through the Denmark Strait,Greenland Sea, Norwegian Sea, Barents Sea.
The capitals of our small, tropical island is called Solita. Gambele, Candela, Veltran, Martin,
Amandus are the largestcities following our capital. The environment of Doughchet is moderate
and has less extreme season, perfect for tropical fruits and wild flowers.
Doughchet is a little bit bigger than Spain
Cocunuts, Salt, and tropical forests.
About 35% can be farmed.
Our country biggest issues is hurricanes. Hurricanes hits around twice but with a category 2.
Also our country can get extremely hot because were near the equator
DUE MARCH 3RD- 20 POINTS
*Total Population
about 35 milllion.
*Average Age
0-14 years: 15.8%
15-64 years: 67.2%
65 years and over:17.4%
*% of people in urban areas:
The total percent of people living in urban areas are 82%.
*Nationality (what are your people called?)
Chets
*Religion(s)
Roman Catholics 83% , Christians 10% Others 7%
Our two main languages are Spanish due to the colonization of previous times
and French because of all the French influence in the area.
*Traditional dress/clothing: N/A (Everyone wears what they want)
The people are free to wear whatever they feel comfortable in and feel assured.
But in general most people wear tropical clothing
Coconuts: Its a natural resource and the Chets love to eat coconuts and its a main ingredient for most of our food
Doughnuts: When the Spanish was in control their favorite dessert was doughnuts thats how the Chets were introduce to doughnuts.
*Major National Holidays (must have at least 2 and explain the origin of each)
Love Day: Love day originated from the gratitude the people owed the government for fighting and later earning their independence from the Spanish. From then it has blossomed into a variety of meanings and dedications. Some dedicate it to their families, others to their partners, or even to a group of people. Whatever the reason Love day is a perfect example of a country's people in harmony with it's government. All stores closed during this day so family can have time with thier kids, parents, uncles, aunt, cousins etc....
Independence Day: It's celebrated on May 25. Its a perfect time to show our spirit and pride towards our country. Families can go and grill or just relaxed at our well known beaches.
Go Crazy Day: After working extremely hard the Chets on the very first day of summer (June 21) everyone can go all crazy but with a limit. The Chets can show their happiness that summer is here.
Othet holidays: Since Doughchet is mostly Catholics we celebrate Christmas, Lent, Pentecost, and other religious holidays. Since we have some French influence we celebrate Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).
*Cultural Norms, Customs, and Taboos (must have at least 2 of each)
The people of this country have to do a ritual dance every year for a period
of three days. This is done to show gratitude and thanks to your good fortunes.
Every Friday the family is customed to gathering around as a part where families join together to
give thanks for a wonderful day.
DUE MARCH 17TH- 20 POINTS
Overview of economic system and
current economic challenges:
A mixed economy is an economy that includes a variety of
private and public control,reflecting characteristics of
both capitalism and socialism. Mixed economies promote
private investment, freedom to buy, sell, and profit,
combined with economic planning by the state, including
significant regulations, taxes, tariffs, and state-directed
investment.Some economic challanges that our country had
most recently faced was a brutal depression followed by a
recession.
GDP (overall real GDP expressed in
US dollars):
$3,987,413,847,913
Due to the excellent people of Doughchet the country hasa strong economy.
GDP per capital: $90,147
GDP growth rate: 5%
Labor force by occupation:
Agriculture: 25%
Doughchet is famous for its delicious coconuts andmangos but still agriculture makes 1/4 of the economy
Industrial: 30%
DG's capital Solita is becoming more industrilized with
new skycrapers and factories. Solita is the the most
populated city in all Doughchet and Solita is becoming
famous for its producing of Perfume and for creating
beautiful gowns and other marvelous clothes
Service: 45%
Doughchet is known as the Party Coutry because mostly
in each city theresalways entertainment like the opera,
Merengue and Cumbia clubs and fo the teens the hottest
club, and that what makes tourist come back every year
to our country. Also Doughchet has beautiful beaches and
parks and we also have 5 stars hotels that by 6:00 pm
there arent any more rooms. So its better to make a
reservation before coming.
Unemployment rate: 2.8%
Only a few people dont have jobs but the main reason
they are unemployed is because they're taking a break
or there family make enough money to cover
for them.
Population below the poverty line: 1.9%
About 2% of Chets are below the poverty line because
they dont have the level of education as the rest of the Chets
Income distribution: 50.11
Inflation rate: 2.25%
Name of currency: WOHOO
Exchange rate to US dollar:
$1 U.S DOLLAR= ♀.98125 WOHOO
Price
Name
COCONUTS
Coconuts are part of the daily diet
of many people. The oil and milk derived from it are commonly used in cooking
and frying. Coconut oil is also widely used in soaps and cosmetics.
MANGO
Mango trees are evergreens that
will grow to 60 feet tall. The
mango tree will fruit 4 to 6
years after planting.Mango trees require hot, dry periods to set
and produce a good crop.
GRAPES
Grapes can be used for making
jam, juice, jelly, vinegar,
wine,grape seed extracts, raisins,and grape seed oil.
Industries:Oil, Fashion Industry, Tourism
Latin American countries. Also the Chets have a good sense of style
and the company Guadalupe and Jessica Secretis a big hit. This is
a great company to put your stock market.
The company Santiago & Ramirez Polo is the biggest market there is.
This year the business is expanding exponentially
Our most popular beverages is Tequila The Chets drink it at bars,
restaurant, and at home. We buy the tequila from Mexico. Chets
adore chocolate and Doughchet buys the chocolate from
Switzerland. We have an alliance with Switzerland. They also buy
our coconuts and mangoes. Doughchet gets it vehicles from Japan,
the spices from Mexico and U.S.A and we get the steel from China
Main trading partners:
Mexico, United States, Middle Eastern Countries,and Japan
s
*Government type (must match economic system)
*Parliamentary or Presidential?
*Subdivisions of Power (i.e. States/Providences/Parish)?
*Current Govenment established in?
*Legal System
- The Chet's legal system is a federal government which means that the powers and responsibilities into national
levels to address national and regional needs. Which means that the six states have their own power and areable to make some of there own choices , but the head of the country is always the executive branch which is were
the president resides. In our system the president is the one that has the most power, but the states have power to make
decisions of there own.
*Branches of Government?
and responsibility for the daily administration
of the state bureaucracy.
to pass, amend, and repeal laws.
applies the law in the name of the state.
Executive:
In Doughchet the President of our country is elected by the people every 8 years.
Each legal citizen is given the opportunity to vote on October 20th, in which the
presidency choices will be narrowed down to just two candidates. The two candidates
will then try a final campaign to win the Presidency and on December 1st the President
of Doughchet will be elected.
The President acts as the head of state, enforcer of laws, and final voice in all major
Decisions. The intensity of how close he follows these expectations are completly up to him/her
and how his Political and personal views are shaped.
To be a president you have to be a be born in the country and be at least 35 years old.
Our Current President is
Roberto Gonzalez
Cabinets:Doughchet have 13 cabinets that helps the country to be become a great nation to live
Department of:
State
Treasury
Defense
Justice
Agriculture
Commerce
Labor
Health and Human Resource
Housing and Urban Development
Transportation
Energy
Education
Homeland Security
*What political party is currently in power?
Colts
Legislative:
The legislative branch is located in the nation capital's Solita. Doughchet has two chambers called the
La Casa de los Representadores and La Casa de los Senadores. La casa de los Representadores is the
lower house which have 150 members. Each state is represented in this chamber according to the state
population. The requirements to be a Representador is to live in the state that your represented for 10 years
be at least 25 years. In La Casa de los Senadores is the upper house and theres 30 members, five for each
state. The Requirements is to live in the state for 15 years and be at least 30 years.
Judicial:
Each states has it own local court located at their Capital. The local court mostly deals with cases that deal
only deals with the states. The Supreme court located at Solita deals with serious cases that deals with
our cosntitution like murder and discrimination. Also if a case gets approved by the local court the case
can go all the way to the supreme court.
Political Parties:
Dougchet has 4 major political party which is
Colts
Mares
Tiere
Agwe
Dominate Party:
No all 4 party are all equal. We tried to have equal power so the country can stay powerful and so that no party shall rule.
DUE APRIL 21ST - 100 POINTS
Tax Revenue $520 Billion Dollars
The 10 most important laws of Dougchet
*Must have at least 2—one political and one economic. Be sure to thoroughly explain the
issue and the your country's position.
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT ( NOT EXTRA CREDIT) WILL COUNT AS GRADE IF DONE
DUE MAY 16th- 30 POINTS**
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